Emmett Jay Long, 77, of Blacksburg, went to his heavenly home Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
He was born in Radford on March 14, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Junior and Verna Quesenberry Long and his brother, Stevie Mike Long.
Jan. 1, 2024, Jay accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, and Nov. 16, 2024, was able to sit at the feet of Jesus.
Jay never met a stranger and made friends everywhere.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Dee Dee Hill; daughter, LaTawnya; grandchildren, Taylor, Jesse, and Joey; brother, Terry C. Long. He is also survived by his favorite cousins, Jackie Jones, and Judy Ridinger; Capital City Auto Auction Family, his golfing buddies, softball players, and Dee Dee’s Family in West Virginia.
Graveside service was conducted Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
